Grand Master Ed Parker knew he would not be around forever. In an effort to give longevity and structure to his new AMERICAN KENPO SYSTEM Ed Parker set minimum standards for obtaining each belt rank, Yellow Belt through 3rd Black Belt

In 1987 - Three years before his death on December 15, 1990 - Ed Parker published Volume V of INFINITE INSIGHTS INTO KENPO. In this book he set forth the minimum requirements for each belt. Those requirements would specify the exact techniques to be taught; the order in which they should be taught and the kata/s required.

NOTE: The techniques for FIRST DEGREE BROWN are identical to those listed under the ORANGE BELT requirements. The only difference is that the techniques in FIRST DEGREE BROWN extend beyond ORANGE for purposes of introducing new concepts and principles of motion.